What is the typical salary for a Healthcare Assistant in the UK?

Based on 81 current UK Healthcare Assistant vacancies, salaries typically range from £25,000 to £33,000 per year, with a median of £28,000. The exact figure depends on experience, employer and location.

Where in the UK are Healthcare Assistant jobs hiring most?

The cities currently hiring the most Healthcare Assistant staff are Southampton, Swindon, Leicester, Plymouth, Truro.

Healthcare Assistant Jobs

Q: How many Healthcare Assistant jobs are there in the UK?

There are currently 1.1K live Healthcare Assistant vacancies across the UK. Listings refresh throughout the day, so the number changes constantly.

Browse 1.1K live Healthcare Assistant vacancies across the UK. Listings refresh throughout the day.

Part of our Healthcare jobs sector.

Healthcare Assistants (HCAs) support nursing teams with personal care, observations, mobility and patient comfort across hospitals and care homes. Most roles need no prior qualifications; the Care Certificate is funded by the employer. Progression to Nursing Associate or Registered Nurse training is common.

Healthcare Assistant salary in the UK

£25,000 – £33,000

Typical annual salary range

Based on 81 current UK vacancies (25th–75th percentile)

£28,000

Median pay

Per year

1.1K

Live vacancies

UK-wide right now

Salary range computed from current UK Healthcare Assistant listings. Outliers excluded (25th–75th percentile of advertised salaries). Hourly, weekly and daily rates are annualised to a 37.5-hour week.

Top cities hiring Healthcare Assistants right now

Healthcare Assistant in Southampton Healthcare Assistant in Swindon Healthcare Assistant in Leicester Healthcare Assistant in Plymouth Healthcare Assistant in Truro

Domiciliary Care Assistant

Millennium Staffing Limited

B8, Stechford, City and Borough of Birmingham Part Time £12.71 - £14/hour

10 applied

Job Description – Domiciliary Care Assistant. Location: B8 2QB (Birmingham. Role: Domiciliary Care Assistant. Working Hours. 4...

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Health Care Assistant

Millennium Staffing Limited

B9, Saltley, City and Borough of Birmingham Part Time £12.71 - £14/hour

10 applied

Communicate effectively with service users, families, and healthcare professionals. Ensure a safe and comfortable environment at...

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Healthcare Assistant Support Worker

Buttons Recruitment Ltd

King's Lynn, Norfolk Temporary £14.78 - £19.05/hour Weekly Pay, Pension, Holiday Pay

10 applied

Healthcare Assistants & Support Workers – Multiple Locations (Norfolk & Suffolk. We are currently recruiting Healthcare...

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Assistant Engineer

Aspion

New Holland Permanent £30000 - £33000/annum 10% pension, overtime

10 applied

Assistant Engineer. Entry Level Opportunity. New Holland, Humberside. £30,000 - £33,000 per annum. Monday – Friday, 6:00am...

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Healthcare Assistant Support Worker

Purus Healthcare Ltd

PL6, Crownhill, Plymouth Contract £12.71 - £13/week

10 applied

1. DBS on updated service. 2. Moving and Handling Practical Training. 3. Experience working in UK 6months or more. 4. …

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Nurture Teaching Assistant

Academics

Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Contract £95 - £107/day Daily rate depends on position/experience

10 applied

🌱 Nurture Teaching Assistants Needed - Roles Across Huddersfield 🌱. Academics Educational Recruitment is currently...

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Project Assistant

Fisher German · Direct

EX1, Pinhoe, Devon Permanent

10 applied

Our Infrastructure Services team continues to grow and thrive, and we are pleased to offer an exciting opportunity for a Project...

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Assistant Project Manager

Flagship Consulting

Winchester Permanent £35000 - £45000/annum Benefits Package

10 applied

A great opportunity has come up in Winchester for an Assistant Project Manager to join a leading multidisciplinary consultancy....

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Assistant Site Manager

Avant Homes · Direct

Telford, Shropshire Permanent

10 applied

Competitive Salary & Discretionary Performance Bonus & Company Car Plan/Cash Allowance & Holidays (Buy, Sell and Accrual Scheme)...

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Administration Assistant

Personnel Selection

Godalming Permanent

10 applied

Having successfully recruited into our Admin Support teams over the last year, we are now recruiting for an additional...

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Assistant Management Accountant (12 month FTC)

Bayman Atkinson Smythe

Manchester, Greater Manchester Contract £38000/annum

10 applied

Paying circa £38k + Free onsite parking + Excellent benefits - We are delighted to be partnering with a pharmaceuticals company...

27 days ago View Apply →

Support Worker / Care Assistant

Resilience Personnel Ltd

DE14, Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire Contract £12.75 - £13/hour

10 applied

Support Worker / Care Assistant. Are you a qualified and experienced Support Worker/Care Assistant who is looking for flexible...

27 days ago View Apply →